Estimation of body weight by an indirect measurement method in developing replacement Holstein heifers raised on pasture

Estimation of body weight by an indirect measurement method in developing replacement Holstein heifers raised on pasture

Scale is the most accurate means of measuring the actual body weight (BW) in developing heifers. However, when it is not available, indirect tools to estimate BW are needed. The objective of this study was to evaluate the distance between the left and right coxal tuberosity (DLRCT) as potential esti...

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Main Authors: Bretschneider,G, Cuatrin,A, Arias,D, Vottero,D
Language:English
Published: Facultad de Ciencias Veterinarias, Universidad Austral de Chile 2014
Subjects:
dairy heifers
body weight
growth
Holstein
Online Access:http://www.scielo.cl/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0301-732X2014000300014
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